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Political newcomer challenging experienced alderman in 2019 Wrightsville Beach mayoral race reconsidering the parking rate. Mills said his focus for the Staff Writer town was to continue improving The 2019 race for Mayor of its infrastructure and boosting its Wrightsville Beach race pits an savings for beach sand funding experienced member of the board and hurricane preparedness. of alderman who One of the has been preparing accomplishments for the role against a that Mills touted political newcomer during his tenure who wants to press on the board of the town on issues aldermen was the of fairness, transparbuilding of a sizeency, hospitality and able reserve fund, accessibility that he some of which says hurt its local could be used to reputation. provide a local While attorney match for beach Greg Buscemi renourishment Darryl Mills acknowledges he funding. doesn’t have as much experience, With $10 million in the general he said he wanted there to be at fund, about $5 million so far is least one challenger to Darryl set aside for a “sand fund” for Mills, who has been on the board beach renourishment. for eight years and “We’ve been was elected by the able to do that board as mayor pro without raising tem, to fulfill mayour town’s tax oral duties if called rates,” Mills said. upon. “We all feel good “I was really hopabout that.” ing that someone Mills, a lawyer else would run,” operating a priBuscemi said, notvate practice, was ing he paid a $10 first elected to fee to file for the the Wrightsville election on the last Beach Board of Greg Buscemi day before registraAldermen in 2011 tion ended. “If you take public and re-elected in 2015. If he wins office, there should be at least the mayoral race, he will serve a one vote cast in your favor.” two-year term. Prior to his elecArguing that local leaders tion as an alderman, Mills served should make more effort to rep- on the town’s planning board. He resent tourists as well as locals, is also a member of the execuas well as be more transparent, tive board of the Cape Fear Boy Buscemi said as mayor he wanted Scouts and a member of the to take a fresh look at issues he board of directors for Cape Fear said would make the beach Hospice. more accommodating, including For his part, Buscemi has never By Terry Lane
Weekend’s Surf Fest starts two weeks of surf events in Wrightsville Beach O’Neill/Sweetwater Pro-Am Surf Fest August 16-18 Surfers Healing August 19 Wrightsville Beach Wahine Classic August 23-25 Three headline surf events return to Wrightsville Beach in a span of ten days in August. First, Aug. 16-18, one of the largest surf contests on the East Coast – the 14th annual O’Neill/Sweetwater Pro-Am Surf Fest. The Surf Fest attracts 200 professionals and amateurs from Florida to Rhode Island, with some of the pros flying in from California, Barbados, Puerto Rico, Ecuador, and Hawaii. “You have so many good athletes that show up, and a different set of circumstances every year as far as waves and the conditions,” said Beach. "I'm super excited about the forecast for fun surf." O’Neill/Sweetwater also presents Saturday’s Music and Art Fest in
Wrightsville Beach Museum of History Accepted For Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition “Water/Ways” and Stories: YES Program Nearly eleven months after Hurricane Florence first reached the Wrightsville Beach shore in September 2018, the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History (WBMH) has been selected to receive two Smithsonian programs related to the impact of water on communities and culture. In cooperation with the NC Humanities Council, the WBMH will host “Water/Ways”, a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street (MoMS) program, from December 4th, 2020 through January 18th, 2021. “Water/ Ways” will explore water’s effect on human land use and thus its impact on culture, agriculture, politics, and economic planning. WBMH is one of only six sites in North Carolina selected for this exhibit. Programming for both “Water/Ways” and Stories: YES will be coordinated with local partners to expand community participation and impact. As part of the Museum on Main
Street program—a national/state/ local partnership to bring exhibitions and programs to rural cultural organizations—the “Water/Ways” exhibit will be hosted in Burnsville and then move through the Franklin, Wake Forest, Washington, Wrightsville Beach, and Graham communities through the 2020-2021 years. Designed for smalltown museums, libraries and
cultural organizations, “Water/ Ways” will serve as a community meeting place to convene conversations about water’s impact on American culture. With the support and guidance of state humanities councils, these towns will develop complementary exhibits, host public programs and facilitate educational initiatives to raise people’s understanding about what water
the park, combining local musicians, arts, crafts, and family activities. “It’s one of the best side events of the Festival,” said Beach. "We have the North Carolina Aquarium bringing their mobile truck with tanks on board to educate the kids at the festival. Should be really cool." Music and Art Fest proceeds will benefit the nonprofits Hope from Helen and the Surf Club at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. “Reef will partner with Surfrider Foundation to keep the beach clean during Surf Fest," said Beach. "They’re also planning to bring in Evan Geiselman, a team rider and world-class surfer.” Next up on Aug. 19th is Surfers Healing, an organization dedicated to enriching the lives of those with autism by exposing them to the experience of surfing. Surfers Healing is celebrating twenty-two years of providing camps at no cost to children in Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, and the United States. Izzy Paskowitz, a professional surfer and father of Isaiah, a child with autism, is the founder of Surfers Healing. When Isaiah was five, Izzy discovered the power of surf therapy for his child, inspiring him to start a camp for children with autism. “I wanted to do something to give back,” said Paskowitz, in a
West Nile Virus found in local mosquito Recent testing of local mosquitoes confirmed one positive sample of West Nile Virus in New Hanover County. One mosquito pool in a trap near Greenville Loop Road tested positive for the virus. The public should not be alarmed, but should be vigilant in protecting themselves from mosquito bites. New Hanover County Public Health’s Vector Control division monitors mosquito activity throughout the county, including coastal areas, and helps control the mosquito population through active surveillance, community education, larviciding to target larvae and breeding sites, and mosquito spraying with EPA-registered pesticide. “While human incidence of West Nile Virus is rare, it is a dangerous disease with no cure or vaccine for people, so residents should protect themselves by preventing mosquito bites,” said Public Health Director Phillip Tarte. “Use EPA approved insect repellent, wear long sleeves and pants and limit outdoor activity at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are known to be most active.” Vector Control will continue monitoring activities throughout the county, and is increasing surveillance and control in the area of Greenville Loop Road. Spraying along Greenville Loop Road will take place Tuesday, August 13 beginning at 6 p.m., weather permitting. To report mosquito activity or concerns, and sign up for spraying alerts, visit PublicHealth.NHCgov. com and click “mosquito control.” About West Nile Virus
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vomiting, diarrhea or rash. Less than one percent of people who are infected will develop a serious neurological illness like encephalitis or meningitis (inflammation of the brain or surrounding tissues). The symptoms of neurological illness can include headache, high fever, neck stiffness, disorientation, coma, tremors, seizures or paralysis. Preventing Mosquito-borne Illness Use EPA registered mosquito repellent that contains DEET (or equivalent) when outside. Use caution when applying to children. Reduce time spent outdoors, especially dawn, dusk and early evening, when mosquitoes are most
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Group encouraging restraurants to ‘skip the straw’ In an effort to reduce plastic pollution, owners and managers of certified Ocean Friendly Establishments have agreed to reduce plastic waste in their businesses by only serving straws upon request. As an individual, one small way to make a big impact is to skip the straw when ordering a beverage. Many of the OFEs incorporate additional methods of protecting our environment and have earned a higher status for their efforts, with a 5-star rating being the top-level certification. The Ocean Friendly Establishment campaign was launched out of concern about the overwhelming amount of plastics polluting the Earth. Researchers have predicted there will be more plas-tic in the ocean than fish by the year 2050. Ginger Taylor, a sea turtle volunteer, has been picking up beach litter and organizing beach cleanups since 2009. Taylor noticed just how many straws she was finding on one stretch of beach. “Straws have been a huge concern for me ever since, because we find so many and be-cause it seems like such an easy item to eliminate from the ever growing plastic pollution prob-lem,” says Taylor. In 2015, Blockade Runner Resort, located in
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means culturally, socially and Continued from Page 1 spiritually in their own community. The museum’s proposal included support letters from NC Maritime Museum/Southport, UNCW Randall Library, Cape Fear Museum, NC Coastal Federation, Surfrider Foundation, and Cape Fear Community College Library, all of whom will coordinate outreach associated with the exhibit. As a result of being selected as one of six communities to host the “Water/Ways” exhibit, the WBMH qualified to apply for the Smithsonian’s Stories from Main Street: Youth Engagement and Skillbuilding Program. The Museum was selected to be one of twenty participants in the country for the 2020 Stories: YES. WBMH will work with students from Pender County Communities in Schools on this project, exploring and recording their experiences during and after Hurricane Florence in their heavily-impacted community. Stories: YES participants weave national narratives from the exhibition into the history of their own hometown by conducting research and interviews to create a project highlighting their
Wrightsville Beach, was officially recognized as the first certified Ocean Friendly Establishment and has been a forerunner in sustainable business practices ever since. Currently, there are over 100 certified OFEs in the Cape Fear Region alone. Please visit https://www.plasticoceanproject.org/ ocean-friendly-establishments.html to view the complete list. Rx Restaurant and Bar is another exemplary, certified 5-star OFE located near downtown Wilm-ington. According to owner, James Doss, “ (Rx) is passionately committed to protecting our en-vironment by employing sustainable practices, which is why we support sustainable fishing and agriculture as well as OFE’s mission to reduce plastic pollution.” Locally, OFE is proudly sponsored by Plastic Ocean Project and the Cape Fear Surfrider Chapter and has partnered with the North Carolina Aquariums, Keep Brunswick County Beautiful, Coastal Water Watch and Crystal Coast WaterKeeper. For additional information, email Ginger Taylor at oceanfriendlyestablishments@gmail.com.
community. The program engages kids with regional history and contemporary local issues, while providing an opportunity to use professional equipment and learn real-world skills. Youth projects will be displayed locally and their digital stories will be shared on Museum on Main Street’s website at https://museumonmainstreet.org/. Part of Stories: YES funding will provide the WBMHwith permanent equipment to be used for education during and after the end of the program. Stories: YES will run from October 2019 through Spring 2020. In January of 2018, the 1924 Ewing-Bordeaux cottage was relocated to the Wrightsville Beach Historic Square to become a part of theWBMH campus and preservation efforts. Without this newly-acquired space, WBMH would not have met the requirements to apply for the “Water/Ways” traveling exhibit and thus able to send in a proposal for the Stories: YES program. The Ewing-Bordeaux cottage is scheduled to open to the public in the fall of 2019.
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recent interview on Boston public radio, WBUR. “I am so grateful for the gift that he’s [Isaiah] given me. I have the most unique life, and I get to share that with thousands of people. I love my autism family.” Wrapping the trio of surf events Aug. 23-25 is the 7th annual Wrightsville Beach Wahine Classic, open to lady surfers of all ages. Competitors include teenie-wahines, amateurs, and professionals. “There are only a handful of surf competitions on the East Coast for ladies,” said Jo Pickett, Event Organizer. “The Wahine Classic at Wrightsville Beach is recognized as one of the major events. The Classic offers a fun weekend at the beach for the family, and the athletes enjoy the surfing competition and building camaraderie.” Pickett expects 90 to 100 surfers, with most Continued from Page 1
coming from North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, and Florida. “Young girls are competing in increasing numbers,” said Pickett. “Surfing is now in the 2020 Olympics in Japan, with each country represented by female and male surfers.” Blockade Runner Beach Resort, a short walk on the beach to each of these events, is a supporter and host hotel for Surfers Healing and the Wrightsville Beach Wahine Classic. One itinerary update for the O'Neill/Sweetwater Pro-Am Surf Fest: "Due to unexpected scheduling conflicts, the Red Bull Tow At for 2019 has been canceled," said Brad Beach, Event Manager. "However, Red Bull and we are working together to make this happen in 2020 at Wrightsville Beach." Click for event links, photos, interviews, and press archive
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Hyper-Partisan Gerrymandering And Separation Of Powers Can't Co-Exist Opinion B y G o v e r n o r s J a m e s G . M a rt i n , J a m e s B . H u n t , J r . , M i c h a e l F. E a s l e y , a n d B e v e r ly E . P e r d u e After 36 consecutive years of governing the great State of North Carolina, we have gained a perspective that few will ever experience. Although our policies and political viewpoints often differ, today we stand united on a matter that has critical importance to the constitutional democracy of our state. On Wednesday, we joined together in filing an amici curiae brief in Wake County Superior Court in support of the plaintiffs in Common Cause v. Lewis. Our brief urges the state courts to end North Carolina's partisan gerrymandering. We know first-hand that state government works best when it works together. We also understand the importance of representing the entire state as its chief executive. When the executive and legislative branches communicate and cooperate, they can develop creative solutions for the tough problems that our State faces, and they can reach common ground solutions on the issues that might otherwise divide us. Throughout our terms, we all experienced highs and lows in the functioning of state government. The highs came when members of different political parties worked together to move our State forward, and when all three branches respected the separation of powers at the core of our constitutional system. The lows came when progress took a back seat to partisanship, and when the legislature sought to expand its own power at the expense of the voter. Over the past decade or more, the North Carolina General Assembly has taken drastic measures to limit or eliminate the powers of the Governor, regardless of which party was in power. Legislators took 1200 appointments from the Governor, required legislative approval of the Governor's cabinet members, and eliminated the Governor's ability to appoint trustees to the University of North Carolina system. They also tried to get amendments to the state's constitution to give lawmakers the power to determine who serves on an election board and to allow the legislature to make judicial appointments. We vigorously fought those two amendments. Fortunately, voters rejected them at the ballot box. Today, partisan rancor and legislative attacks on the other branches are the new normal. The reason is partisan gerrymandering. Increasingly sophisticated gerrymanders produce increasingly partisan legislators — legislators who are beholden to the
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sectarian interests of the party leaders who draw their district lines and the very small number of voters who are most likely to vote in primary elections. These legislators have no real choice but to pursue hyper-partisan agendas without regard for the separation of powers. And today’s gerrymanders are impervious to the measures that constrained these partisan forces and kept our government on track in the past. By design, partisan gerrymandering impedes the voters from exerting their will and rooting out partisanship in the voting booth. And at the extreme, partisan gerrymandering licenses a legislative super-majority to pursue its most zealous impulses, trampling any other branch that stands in its way. The advancement of technology and the sophistication of computer modeling means mapmakers can draw gerrymanders with enough precision to make them unbreakable in all but the most extreme circumstances. And add to it the explosion of big data, mapmakers can apply their increasingly sophisticated tools using granular information about voters which allows them to predict and control election outcomes with pinpoint accuracy. These tools and technologies allow either party to draw super-majorities, which allows the legislature to run roughshod over the other two branches of government. Regardless of party in control, our separation of powers cannot survive with a hyper-partisan gerrymandered legislature. It is up to the courts to end partisan gerrymandering and preserve the separation of powers. Time is critical. We urge the Court to exercise its constitutional authority to end partisan gerrymandering now, so that the remedy is implemented before the next general election, through an open, transparent, and non-partisan process. The effects of hyper-partisan gerrymandering show up today in unforeseen super-majorities that have sought to kidnap power from the other branches of government and appropriate them to themselves. That is why we fought those proposed constitutional amendments last year. These power grabs by the legislature will not stop regardless which party is in power. If the legislature will not fix this problem, then the courts must act in order to protect the powers of the Judicial and Executive branches of government as established by our constitution.
Wilmington-based Division 3 Gets 137 Projects More than 1,700 projects are included in the N.C. Department of Transportation’s final draft of its 2020-2029 Statewide 10-Year Transportation Plan, which was released this week. The draft STIP includes projects across all transportation modes and in every county in the state. The complete draft STIP list can be found on the NCDOT website. In Division 3, which includes Sampson, Duplin, Onslow, Pender, Brunswick and New Hanover counties, there are 137 projects. Among the improvements planned are: • Construct the northern section of the Hampstead Bypass begin in 2020; and • Widen N.C. 24 to four lanes, mostly east of U.S. 421, from U.S. 421 to Cecil Odie Road. Construction to begin in early 2020. The department's 10-year transportation plan is updated every two years. Projects scheduled in the first six years of the plan are considered committed
and are not re-evaluated when a new plan is developed. Projects in the final four years of each plan are prioritized again based on technical data, as well as input from local officials and residents. The overall statewide list includes 1,319 highway projects, 86 aviation, 234 bike and pedestrian, six ferry, 23 public transit and 50 rail projects selected on statewide, regional and division levels. The projects were prioritized based on technical data as well as input from local officials and residents. Included in the draft STIP plan are more than 200 projects worth about $2.5 billion that are expected to be awarded in fiscal year 2019-2020. The draft plan includes 385 changes in highway projects from the initial draft STIP. Some are new projects, while others have had schedule adjustments. The Board of Transportation is expected to consider final approval of the draft plan at its September meeting.
GREENSBORO – The N.C. Drone Summit and Flight Expo returned to Greensboro this week, bringing larger crowds and more hands-on experiences than before. More than 500 people from around the world attended over three days, sharing their expertise and getting the chance to network with and learn from others in the drone industry. The summit featured a full schedule of flight demonstrations, informative talks, panel discussions and exhibitions. The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation helps host the summit to showcase the present and future of the drone industry, and promote safe usage of drones. “Drones are the way of the future, and the NCDOT wants to help businesses, government agencies and others learn how they can use this emerging technology to further their missions,” said N.C. Board of Transportation Chairman Mike Fox. “This conference is our chance to come together and move the
needle toward the future.” This was the second year for the drone summit. Last year’s event attracted about 300 people to Greensboro. more people attended this year’s event, which featured a few new attractions. In addition to outdoor flight demonstrations, organizers this year added indoor technology demonstrations. The indoor demonstrations showcased cutting-edge hardware and software that improve data collection and analysis, mission planning and more. The UnmannedUp startup competition gave new drone businesses a chance to showcase their products, meet investors and compete for a space at next year’s summit. Also new this year, 50 students from North Carolina middle and high schools had an opportunity to see the exhibits and hear some of the speakers. Students attended a few sessions on how to get involved with drones, aerospace and other science and math-related fields.
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Classified and display deadline: Friday noon • Call 910-719-9180 • classifieds@luminanews.com LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY File No. 19-SP-0274 New Hanover County, North Carolina Under and by virtue of the Declaration recorded in Book 2580, Page 856, and Book 2691, Page 224, New Hanover County Register of Deeds, and the provisions of Chapter 47F of the North Carolina General Statutes, and because of the Respondent’s failure to pay assessments duly assessed by Marymount Townhomes HOA, Inc. (“Association”) as shown by the Claim of Lien for Assessments filed on April 10, 2017, File No. 17-M-331, in the Office of the New Hanover County Clerk of Superior Court, and pursuant to an Order Allowing Foreclosure of Claim of Lien for Assessments entered by the New Hanover County Clerk of Court on July 10, 2019, the undersigned Trustee will expose for public sale at auction, to the highest bidder for cash, at 10:30 a.m. on the 21st day of August 2019, at the Courthouse door, New Hanover County Judicial Building, 316 Princess Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, the following property (including any improvements thereon) located in New Hanover County, North Carolina: BEING all of Lot 9 as shown on a map of Phase 6, Marymount at Marsh Oaks “A Townhouse Development,” recorded in Map Book 39, Page 225, of the New Hanover County Registry, reference to said map being hereby made for a more particular description. Also commonly known as 7744 Marymount Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina 28411-8701. The record owner of the abovedescribed real property as reflected by the records of the New Hanover County Register of Deeds ten (10) days prior to posting the Notice is Kathryn Allen Page. The above-described property will be sold “AS IS, WHERE IS,” and is subject to any and all superior mortgages, deeds of trust, liens, judgments, unpaid taxes, easements, conditions, restrictions, and other matters of record. The successful bidder will be required to deposit with the Trustee immediately upon the conclusion of the sale a cash deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Trustee tenders a deed for the property. If for any reason the Trustee does not tender a deed for the property, the successful bidder’s sole remedy shall be a return of the deposit. To the extent this sale involves residential property with less than fifteen (15) units, you are hereby notified of the following: (a) An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to § 45-21.29 of the North Carolina General Statutes in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the county in which the property is sold; and (b) Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the Notice of Sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of the termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least ten (10) days, but not more than ninety (90) days, after the sale date contained in the Notice of Sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. THE UNDERSIGNED IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This the 16th day of July 2019. Bonnie M. Braudway, Trustee N. C. State Bar No. 35183 MARSHALL, WILLIAMS & GORHAM, L.L.P. 14 South Fifth Street Post Office Drawer 2088 Wilmington, NC 28402-2088 Telephone: (910) 763-9891; Ext. 217 Facsimile: (910) 343-8604 E-Mail: bmb@mwglaw.com Published: August 8, 2019 & August 15, 2019 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
File No. 17-SP-645 New Hanover County, North Carolina Under and by virtue of the Declaration recorded in Book 4938, Page 1603, New Hanover County Register of Deeds, and the provisions of Chapter 47C of the North Carolina General Statutes, and because of the Respondents’ failure to pay assessments duly assessed by The Village of Kimberly Unit Owners Association, Inc. (“Association”) as shown by the Claim of Lien for Assessments filed on September 9, 2016, File No. 16-M-1075, in the Office of the New Hanover County Clerk of Superior Court, and pursuant to an Order Allowing Foreclosure of Claim of Lien for Assessments entered by the New Hanover County Clerk of Court on June 19, 2019, the undersigned Trustee will expose for public sale at auction, to the highest bidder for cash, at 12:00 Noon on the 21st day of August 2019, at the Courthouse door, New Hanover County Judicial Building, 316 Princess Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, the following property (including any improvements thereon) located in New Hanover County, North Carolina: BEING a unit ownership in real property pursuant to Chapter 47-C of the General Statutes of North Carolina and being known and designated as Unit 4530 of Kimberly Apartments as shown on Condominium Plat recorded in Plat Book 15, Pages 138 and 139, New Hanover County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Also commonly known as 4530 Kimberly Way, Wilmington, North Carolina 28403-2967. The record owners of the abovedescribed real property as reflected by the records of the New Hanover County Register of Deeds ten (10) days prior to posting the Notice are Sayori Baldwin and husband, Arnold T. Baldwin. The above-described property will be sold “AS IS, WHERE IS,” and is subject to any and all superior mortgages, deeds of trust, liens, judgments, unpaid taxes, easements, conditions, restrictions, and other matters of record, including, but not limited to, Deed of Trust recorded in Book 5216, Page 2648, of the New Hanover County Register of Deeds. The successful bidder will be required to deposit with the Trustee immediately upon the conclusion of the sale a cash deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Trustee tenders a deed for the property. If for any reason the Trustee does not tender a deed for the property, the successful bidder’s sole remedy shall be a return of the deposit. To the extent this sale involves residential property with less than fifteen (15) units, you are hereby notified of the following: (a) An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to § 45-21.29 of the North Carolina General Statutes in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the county in which the property is sold; and (b) Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the Notice of Sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of the termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least ten (10) days, but not more than ninety (90) days, after the sale date contained in the Notice of Sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. THE UNDERSIGNED IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This the 24th day of June 2019. Charles D. Meier, Trustee N. C. State Bar No. 13039 MARSHALL, WILLIAMS & GORHAM, L.L.P. 14 South Fifth Street Post Office Drawer 2088 Wilmington, NC 28402-2088 Telephone: (910) 763-9891; Ext. 214 Facsimile: (910) 343-8604 E-Mail: cdm@mwglaw.com Published: August 8, 2019 & August 15, 2019
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Lynda E. Thomson, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned do hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned c/o J.C. Hearne, II, 265 Racine Drive, Suite 104, Wilmington, North Carolina 28403, on or before the 15th day of November, 2019, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 15th day of August, 2019. Alan D. Thomson, Executor of the Estate of Lynda E. Thomson c/o J.C. Hearne, II 265 Racine Drive, Suite 104 Wilmington, NC 28403 August 15, 22, 29, September 5, 2019 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the ESTATE OF SHEILA JEAN FAIRCLOTH deceased of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 18th day of November 2019 or this Notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment. Claims should be presented or paid in behalf of the undersigned at 311 Okeechobee Road, Wilmngton NC 28412 This the 15th day of August, 2019. JACK P WISSMAN JR, ADMINISTRATOR ESTATE OF SHEILA JEAN FAIRCLOTH James A. MacDonald The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC 1508 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 102 Wilmington, NC 28403 August 15, 22, 29, September 5, 2019
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the ESTATE OF THOMAS J HIGGINS deceased of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 18th day of November 2019 or this Notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment. Claims should be presented or paid in behalf of the undersigned at 2002 Pinercrest Drive #240, Santa Rosa CA 95403 This the 15th day of August, 2019. MAUREEN A MAURO, EXECUTRIX ESTATE OF THOMAS J HIGGINS James A. MacDonald The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC 1508 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 102 Wilmington, NC 28403 August 15, 22, 29, September 5, 2019 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS NEW HANOVER COUNTY ESTATE FILE NO. 19-E-980 Having qualified as Ancillary Administrator C.T.A. of the Estate of PATRICIA J. YOUNG a/k/a PATRICIA JUSTINE YOUNG, deceased, late of Suffolk County, New York, the undersigned hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned’s attorney, Randall S. Hoose, Jr., ATLANTIC COAST LAW, 314 Walnut Street, Suite 100, Wilmington, NC 28401-4160, on or before the 18th day of November, 2019 (which date is at least three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice), or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 15th day of August, 2019. JANICE ANNE YOUNG, Ancillary Administrator C.T.A. of the Estate of PATRICIA J. YOUNG a/k/a PATRICIA JUSTINE YOUNG Randall S. Hoose, Jr., Attorney ATLANTIC COAST LAW
314 Walnut Street, Suite 100 Wilmington, NC 28401-4160 www.atlanticcoastlaw.com August 15, 22, 29, September 5, 2019
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Co-Executors of the Estate of Benjamin C. Kays, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned do hereby notify all person, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned, c/o Jill L. Peters Kaess, Post Office Box 4548, Wilmington, North Carolina 28406, on or before the 15th day of November, 2019 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 15th day of August, 2019. Charles Richard Kays and Benjamin Thomas Kays, Co-Executors of the Estate of Benjamin C. Kays Jill L. Peters Kaess Lee Kaess, PLLC P. O. Box 4548 Wilmington, NC 28406 August 15, 22, 29, September 5, 2019 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of James J. Donovan (Deceased) of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 7th day of November 2019, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 8th day of August 2019. David J. Donovan, Executor 146 Steinbright Dr. Collegeville, PA 19426 August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Madeline Bergeman Strickland (Deceased) of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 7th day of November 2019, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 8th day of August 2019. William Strickland, Executor 101 North Ocean Avenue Freeport, N.Y. 11520 August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Johnny Ray Sinclair (Deceased) of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 7th day of November 2019, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 8th day of August 2019. Patti Sinclair Glunt, Executor 212 Olabelle Road Burgaw, N.C. 28425 August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Mildred B. Hess (Deceased) of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 7th day of November 2019, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 8th day of August 2019. David Brooks, Executor 3211 Arthur Court Raleigh, N.C. 27607 August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Sandra E. Ripley (Deceased) of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 31st day of October 2019, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 1st day of August 2019. Allison Willson, Executor 309 Lansdowne Road Wilmington, N.C. 28409 August 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Raymond S. Pizzo, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all person, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned, c/o Jill L. Peters Kaess, Post Office Box 4548, Wilmington, North Carolina 28406, on or before the 31st day of October, 2019 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 1st day of August, 2019. Barbara Pizzo, Administrator of the Estate of Raymond S. Pizzo Jill L. Peters Kaess Lee Kaess, PLLC P. O. Box 4548 Wilmington, NC 28406 August 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Brigitte Kunz Harris (Deceased) of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 31st day of October 2019, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 1st day of August 2019. Linda Diane Hollifield-Scott AKA Linda Diane Scott, Executor 1846 Loganberry Road Wilmington, N.C. 28405 August 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019
EXECUTRIX’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT The undersigned having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Ernest R. Smith (Deceased) of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 24th day of October 2019, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 25th day of July 2019. Terry L. Reale, Executrix 208 Mariel Way Charleston, WV 25311 July 25, August 1, 8, 15, 2019 EXECUTRIX’S NOTICE TO CREDITORS Charles Ennis Smith Estate New Hanover County Clerk of Superior Court Estate File #19-E-879 All persons having claims against the ESTATE OF CHARLES ENNIS SMITH, deceased, of New Hanover County, are hereby notified to file their claim with the undersigned Executrix of said estate on or before November 1, 2019 or this notice will be pleaded as a bar to any recovery. Persons indebted to the estate are asked to pay that amount to the Executrix.
c/o Carter & Carter, P.A. 408 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28401 James Oliver Carter CARTER & CARTER, Attorneys 408 Market Street Wilmington, N. C. 28401 July 25, August 1, 8, 15, 2019 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS NEW HANOVER COUNTY ESTATE FILE NO. 19-E-791 Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of JUDITH ANN SNIPES, deceased, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned’s attorney, Randall S. Hoose, Jr., ATLANTIC COAST LAW, 314 Walnut Street, Suite 100, Wilmington, NC 28401-4160, on or before the 28th day of October, 2019 (which date is at least three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice), or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 25th day of July, 2019. TOMALA J. SPILLERS, Executrix of the Estate of JUDITH ANN SNIPES Randall S. Hoose, Jr., Attorney ATLANTIC COAST LAW 314 Walnut Street, Suite 100 Wilmington, NC 28401-4160 www.atlanticcoastlaw.com July 25, August 1, 8, 15, 2019
Date: July 25, 2019 Carolyn B. Smith, Executrix
aChurch Services NEAR THE BEACH LITTLE CHAPEL ON THE BOARDWALK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.) Rev. Patrick Thomas Rabun, pastor 2 W. Fayetteville St., 910-256-2819, ext. 100 www.littlechapel.org Sunday School (for all ages): 9:15 a.m. Traditional Worship: 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided. BETH SIMCHA MESSIANIC JEWISH CONGREGATION Congregational Leader/ Rabbi Marty Schilsky 7957 Market St. Wilmington, N.C. 28411 910-681-0117 Shabbat Services 10:30 a.m. Saturday WRIGHTSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Doug Lain, senior pastor 4 Live Oak Drive, 910-256-4471 Worship Services: 8:15, 9:45, 11:15 a.m., 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. ST. THERESE CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Trent Watts 209 S. Lumina Ave., 910-256-2471 Mass: Saturday, 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH BAPTIST CHURCH John McIntyre, senior pastor 601 Causeway Drive, 910-256-3682 Traditional Worship: 9-10 a.m. Sunday School for all ages: 10:10-11 a.m. Contemporary Service: 11:10 a.m to 12:20 p.m ST. MARK CATHOLIC CHURCH Father Patrick A. Keane 1011 Eastwood Road, 910-392-0720 Vigil Mass: Saturday 5 p.m. Sunday Masses: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. en Español Monday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Masses: 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Thursday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Friday Mass: 8:30 a.m. followed by Adoration with Benediction at 9 p.m. ST. ANDREW’S ON-THE-SOUND EPISCOPAL The Rev. Richard G. Elliott, rector 101 Airlie Road, 910-256-3034 Monday-Wednesday at 8:30 a.m 7:45 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m., Celtic Service 5:30 p.m.
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New Hanover County to seek public-private partnership for Government Center redevelopment At its meeting on Monday, August 12, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution for a potential redevelopment project of the Government Center, located at 230 Government Center Drive in Wilmington. In the coming weeks, the county will send out a request for qualifications for a public-private partnership to design and build a new government center on the current site, along with private development that could include commercial, business and residential uses. County services would remain operational in the current Government Center building and would be
moved directly into the new building once it is constructed, if a redevelopment moves forward. The Government Center was originally constructed as a shopping center in 1989 and the county bought and renovated the building beginning in 2002. It is currently located in a Federal Opportunity Zone, which is a community investment tool to encourage long-term investments by providing tax incentives for qualified investors. “The county has done a good job of retrofitting the space for our use, but there are inefficiencies and unused space that exists,” said County Manager Chris Coudriet. “From a business perspective, it’s important to explore the possibility of a new
building that is designed specifically for our needs, with the opportunity to add new development to the site. This would bring tax revenue to the county, and help us create an administrative building designed around service to our customers.” The Government Center building, which is 136,654 square feet, has more than 30,000 square feet of unused space and will require significant maintenance and repair investments over the next 30 years. “A building designed for the county’s needs today and in the future would be energy efficient, maximize facility usage and space, be resilient and able to withstand storms, incorporate greater public
Police Are Charging a Witness with Hinder & Delay in a Hit & Run Investigation
NCDOT Gives Update on Cape Fear Crossing Project The N.C. Department of Transportation will not continue planning and design work on the Cape Fear Crossing highway-bridge project at this time. The department had initially considered six different corridors for the project that would have connected U.S. 17 and Interstate 140 in Brunswick County to U.S. 421 near the Port of Wilmington. After collecting public input at well-attended open houses and public hearings earlier this year, the NCDOT had planned to select a preferred corridor by the end of the year. The decision to halt efforts on this project comes after the draft State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) was released this month. In the STIP, the project did not score well enough to receive construction funding. This project can be considered for a future transportation improvement plans, if it is submitted by the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. It would then be scored again by local transportation officials and NCDOT and compete with other projects for funding. The department will be releasing the next draft STIP in February 2022.
Wilmington Police are charging a 21 year old man with hinder and delay in a hit and run investigation. Qua‘Shaun Malik Stukes of Wilmington is being charged after he failed to cooperate with police in a hit and run investigation at 114 Portwatch Way. This video captured on July 25th around 1:30 pm shows an Uber Eats driver in a black Nissan Altima, delivering food to Stukes and then backs into this silver 2015 Dodge Ram pick-up truck. Stukes who is familiar with the driver, is shown here in green shorts waving at the driver and then goes back to work inside the building. Several days later the owner of the vehicle discovers through video that his truck had been hit. When police approached Stukes to inquire the identity of the driver, Stukes refused to cooperate. Warrants for Stukes have been issued. Police are continuing to investigate this crash, however anyone with information on the identity of the Uber Eats Driver are asked to use Text-a-Tip or call 910-343-3609.
Pleasure Island 2842828449
Topsail Island 28445
Hampstead 28443
Leland 2845128479
Castle Hayne 28429
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Central Wilmington 2840328405
Myrtle Grove/MJ 2840928412
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Absorption Rate** Sold last 12 months
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Drainage improvements at Williston School to temporarily close portion of 10th Street A portion of 10th Street will be closed starting this week while a major drainage improvement project is underway at Williston Middle School. The closure will begin Wednesday and is expected to last up to four weeks. It will extend from just south of the 10th/Ann Street intersection southward approximately 400 feet to just before the southern entrance to the city’s Fit For Fun and Boxing/Fitness Center. The northern entrance to the center will be closed during this period. The southern entrance on 10th Street, accessible from Castle Street, will remain open. This full road closure is necessary so crews can install new drainage pipes in a project that, when complete later this year, will alleviate flooding at Williston Middle School. The $550,000 project involves re-routing drainage around the school and installing larger pipes to prevent flooding that has been occurring at the school. The new location of the pipes will also make the system easier to access.
Wrightsville Beach Police Weekly Arrest Report TUESDAY, AUGUST 6 • Christopher James Mazzocco, 28, was charged with possession of heroin, Adderall, Xanax and drug paraphernalia, and vehicle for habitation. • Erich Stewart Roman, 20, was charged with resisting arrest and possession of fraudulent driver’s license. • Gale Roman, 54, was charged with aiding and abetting the underage purchase of alcohol.
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safety systems, and would save the county money in the long run,” said Coudriet. Requests for qualifications will be due in the fall, after which an internal review of proposals will take place. If a qualified developer is identified, Commissioners would determine next steps and potentially direct staff to begin negotiations in November or December. If a development agreement is reached, then a public hearing and vote by Commissioners would take place. The public will be kept informed throughout this process. Once posted, the request for proposals can be found at Finance.NHCgov.com.
Information provided by Chris Livengood, Vice President of Sales, Intracoastal Realty **Absorption gives you an idea of the number of months it will take for the current inventory to be sold out based on the last twelve months of sales. Note: This representation is based in whole, or in part, on data supplied by the Cape Fear Regional Association of Realtors (CFR) Multiple Listing Service. Neither the Cape Fear Realtors nor their MLS guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the Cape Fear Realtors or their MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 • Jorge Manuael Ardon,18, was charged with DWI, underage driving after alcohol consumption and driving without two headlamps. • Dania McDaniel Hamm, 41, was charged with driving while license revoked and failure to appear in court. • Mason Gray Stewart, 19, was charged with possession of schedule VI drug, possession of drug paraphernalia, underage consumption of consuming alcohol and open container in a passnger area.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 11 • Terrance Daisean Hancock, 27, was charged with possession of schedule II drug, resisting, delaying or obstructing an officer, possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to appear in court. •Michael John Santilli, 28, was charged with intoxicated and disruptive behavior and resisting a public officer. • Ryan Axel Anderson, 18, was charged with no operators license and possession of marijuana paraphernalia.
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WB Museum seeks Waterman Hall of Fame nominations The Wrightsville Beach Museum of History is seeking nominations for the Waterman Hall of Fame Class of 2019. The Wrightsville Beach Waterman Hall of Fame awards are selected by the Wrightsville Beach Waterman Hall of Fame Board comprising of members of the Wrightsville Beach Museum Board of Directors and community participants who represent a cross-section of those who have been a part of Wrightsville Beach water sports throughout the decades. There will be an emphasis on diversity of generations and sports within the Hall of Fame. The board will select up to seven inductees from a combination of the following categories: · Surfing · Fishing/Boating · Sailing · Ocean Rescue / Swimming · Diving Inductees are chosen to fit these criteria: Pioneer - Based on achieved fame as respected watermen/waterwomen or pioneers in the time before major championships; candidates must have reached the age of fifty years old or are deceased. Champions -Must have held National Championship and/or National-Class event titles Beach Culture –Nominated from the arts and/or administration field and must have helped create or define beach culture. Categories: Fashion, Art, Music, Equipment, Literature, Film Administration, Photography, and Acting. Local Hero -Resided 10 years in New Hanover County Beaches or vicinity and were finalists in championships in categories of Champions, contributed to New Hanover County Beaches Water Culture, or were Pioneers in the Town. Honor Roll -The Honor Roll was created to honor those individuals who have contributed to water sports and its culture and are deserving of recognition, but might not qualify in other categories. Special Recognition – The Special Recognition was created to honor those individuals who have contributed to waterman activities and its culture,
and can demonstrate roots in New Hanover County, but live currently outside New Hanover County. Deadline for submissions is September 13, 2019. The class of inductees will be announced on September 20. The Celebration and Inductions to be held, on Sunday, October 20, 1 PM – 4 PM, Flamingo Ballroom, Blockade Runner Beach Resort, 275 Waynick Blvd., Wrightsville Beach.
The award was created to reflect the importance of community spirit and personal contributions to the culture of water sports and professions throughout the history of Wrightsville Beach. Museum director Madeline Flagler said the awards celebrates watermen and women who represent sportsmanship both in and out of the water. “Those we recognize with this award exemplify the best of Wrightsville Beach in their character, demeanor, and spirit - both in competition and in their respect for the community,” she said. “The Wrightsville Beach Waterman Hall of Fame is intended to be a lasting tribute for the achievements of the generations of Wrightsville Beach watermen and waterwomen who have shaped this community and its relationship with the water. Wrightsville Beach was established because of its beauty and the lure of its ocean and marshes as a place to fish, sail, swim and recreate on and in the water. The values exhibited by the best of those who have made this their home based on that relationship with the water are to be embodied in the hall of fame.”
Saturday, Aug. 17, Port City Jerry Day Benefit Concert The 2nd Annual Port City Jerry Day for the United Way will be held this Saturday at the Brooklyn Arts Center. 100 percent of the proceeds go to benefit the United Way Cape Fear Area. The event will feature live music from Cosmic Charlie, the preeminent Grateful Dead cover band in Southeastern US, and Wilmington’s The Possums. Vending in the courtyard will begin at 4 p.m. and the doors open at 7 p.m. with the music beginning at 8 p.m. Admission is $10. The event is sponsored by the City of Wilmington and Edward Teach Brewery
Weekly Activity Calendar THURSDAY, AUG 15 WECT Sounds of Summer CONCERT SERIES The Port City Shakedown Bring your picnics, lawn chairs and blankets for an evening of fun and music. Wrightsville Beach Park 6:30 p.m., FREE
FRIDAY, AUG 16 Airlie Summer Concert Series Bibis Ellison 300 Airlie Road, Wilmington. 6:30 p.m., $3-$10 Classic Family Movie Robin Hood (1973). Rated G Main Library 201 Chestnut Street Wilmington , 10 AM - Noon, Free Wilmington Downtown Sundown Concert Series ZZ’s Best, a ZZ Top tribute band Ligon-Flynn Parking Lot, 20 South 2nd St. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., FREE Friday Night Performing Arts Rick Courtney & Friends Carolina Beach Boardwalk Cape Fear Blvd Carolina Beach 7 - 9 PM, FREE
SATURDAY, AUG 17 Cape Fear Roller Girls Fundraiser Double Header CFRG All Stars vs. Rogue Roller Girls Black Harrts vs. Bull City Roller Derby The Edge 7207 Ogden Business Lane Wilmington 5 PM, $6-13 2nd Annual Port City Jerry Day Fundraiser for United Way Cape Fear Cosmic Charlie and The Possums Brooklyn Arts Center 516 North 4th Street 8 PM, $10
SUNDAY, AUG 18 Historic Downtown Marketplace An outdoor marketplace that includes artists, crafters, vendors and local musicians. North Front Street and Red Cross Street 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Carnivorous Plant Hike Carolina Beach State Park 1010 State Park Road Carolina Beach 10 AM, FREE Boogie in the Park Concert Southern Trouble
Ocean Front Park 105 Atlantic Avenue Kure Beach 5-7 PM, FREE
August 15 - August 21, 2019
Cape Fear Roller Girls season finale this weekend The 2019 Cape Fear Roller Girls season finale will be held on Saturday, Aug. 17 The Cape Fear Roller Girl All Stars will take on Rogue Roller Girls, with the CFRG Black Harrts challenging Bull City Roller Derby in the match’s second bout. The match will feature several new rookies for the Cape Fear Roller Girls.
The match will be located The Edge located at 7207 Ogden Business Lane in Wilmington. Doors open at 4:30pm with first whistle at 5:00pm. A portion of the proceeds from this game will benefit Wilmington Girls Hockey. The Cape Fear Roller Girls is Wilmington’s only women’s flat
track roller derby league. The league is made up of women of all ages and backgrounds. The Cape Fear Roller Girls, founded in 2005, became recognized as a member of the worldwide Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) in 2010, maintaining the distinction through a league that sports more than 30 members. As a skater owned and operated nonprofit organization, the Cape Fear Roller Girls promotes itself as a league “for the skaters, by the skaters.” Organizers said the team is dedicated to the development of member athleticism and encourage the physical, mental and emotional training needed while respecting and valuing the individual strengths each member contributes to the league.
The Bachelor Live On Stage comes to Wilson Center in April The most successful romance reality series in the history of television is coming to Wilmington to help you find love. The Bachelor Live on Stage official tour will be at The Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College on April 28, 2020. The tour is the latest extension of the hit “Bachelor” franchise, which already includes “The Bachelorette” and “Bachelor in Paradise” spin-offs, all produced by Warner Horizon Unscripted Television. “The Bachelor” television series, heading into its 24th season on ABC, airs in 31 countries around the world. Hosted by “The Bachelor” fan-favorite Ben Higgins, The Bachelor Live on Stage fits an entire season of “Bachelor” drama into one evening, giving members of the audience the opportunity to find love in their own community, complete with a rose ceremony. "I am so pumped to host the Bachelor live tour,” said host Ben Higgins. “Bachelor Nation, or maybe I should say the whole Bachelor family, has brought me a ton of joy over the years. I came into this experience as a man trying to process life, and as a result, you all have celebrated with me in seasons of joy and mourned with me in seasons of pain. I feel like I have friends and family all over the United States because of this show! I am ecstatic to be able to come to your cities with an amazing team of people from Warner Brothers to visit you and show you all a taste of what it is like to be on The Bachelor! We are coming to your cities, meeting you in person, and hopefully spreading some love along the way! See you soon Bachelor Nation!" Tickets go on sale on Friday, August 2 at 10:00 a.m. via Ticket Central at 910.362.7999 or at www.WilsonCenterTickets.com. Each stage show will introduce an eligible hometown bachelor to local ladies from the audience searching for a chance at love. And, for the first time ever, Bachelor Nation will have a say in the rose ceremony. Along with the audience, Ben will guide the bachelor in his journey to find love, from the first impression rose to group date challenges and the coveted one-on-ones. Watch it all unfold live on stage. If the leading lady accepts the final rose, the night could end with the start of a beautiful romance. The Bachelor Live on Stage has something for everyone, whether you’re looking to find love or just want to enjoy the drama of the evening. For more information on The Bachelor Live on Stage, please visit bachelorliveonstage.com.
Carnivorous Plant Hike Carolina Beach State Park 1010 State Park Road Carolina Beach 10 AM, FREE
Friday, August 16
MONDAY, AUG 19 Wrightsville Beach Farmers’ Market
Offering fresh and local produce, plus flowers, crafts, bread and other baked items, herbs, dairy products, meat and seafood Seawater Lane at the Wrightsville Beach municipal grounds 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
TUESDAY, AUG 20 Touch Tank Tuesday A chance to see what kinds of plant and animals are living in nearby waters. Fred and Alice Stanb Coastal Education Center, 309 W. Salisbury St., Wrightsville Beach 1:00 p.m., FREE
Bibis Ellison Band
Since 1955
Open Daily 2 pm – 2 am (910) 509-3040 11 E Salisbury St Near Johnny Mercer’s Pier
Sunday, Sept. 1
Coming Soon Saturday, August 17
VillaNova
Friday, August 23
Sons of Paradise w/ Bubba Love
Saturday, August 24
Medjool Datez w/Tanbridge
Saturday, September 14
Dr. Bacon & JULIA